The Humane Society of the United States has applauded San Antonio-based Whataburger for joining the national movement away from eggs[…]
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Costco Marches Forward On Seafood Sustainability Greenpeace Suspends Campaign, Celebrates Retail Giant’s Progress
Greenpeace USA congratulated Costco Corporation on its newly revised sustainability seafood policy. The new policy covers the vast majority of[…]
Read moreThe HSUS and the Nevada Network Against Domestic Violence Sponsor Statewide Safe Havens for Pets of Domestic Violence Victims Network
Since pets are often at risk in domestic violence situations, and Nevada domestic violence shelters aren’t always able to take[…]
Read moreAdministration Drops Defense of Discriminatory DOMA Law
The Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender civil rights organization, praised the Obama Administration’s decision[…]
Read moreEDF Statement on Congressional Attacks on Public Health Protections
“The House Energy & Power Subcommittee’s vote is the latest move in an ongoing congressional assault on public health protections.[…]
Read moreHuman Rights First Reacts To Senate Hearing on Fort Hood Shootings
The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee held a hearing titled “A Ticking Time Bomb: Counterterrorism Lessons from the[…]
Read moreSenate Urged to Reject House Cuts to USDA Conservation Programs
On March 1st, thirty-five agriculture and conservation groups sent a letter to the U.S. Senate, urging senators to reject disproportionately high[…]
Read moreGet Outside: New White House Report Sets Conservation, Recreation Agenda
President Obama unveiled a new, community-driven conservation and recreation agenda to better protect America’s Great Outdoors and connect children to[…]
Read moreNew Report: Tar Sands Pipeline Safety Hazards
A report released in February highlights the elevated risk of pipeline spills throughout the nation as a result of increasing imports of[…]
Read moreModel Legislation: Get a Truth-in-Labeling Bill Introduced in Your State
Thank you to the 6714 Organic Consumers Association activists who have written letters to your state legislators asking them to[…]
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